Despite new state incentives for energy storage in New York, some independent power producers (IPP) are still struggling to make progress in the face of local opposition, permitting hurdles and moratoriums.
Developer SMT Energy, with utility CenterPoint Energy and construction company Irby, have broken ground on the 160MW/320MWh SMT Houston IV battery energy storage system (BESS) in Texas, US.
Utility and power generation firm Engie has started construction on a 100MW/400MWh BESS project in Belgium, for which it has enlisted system integrator NHOA Energy to provide the BESS.
California utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) has announced its intent to return the Elkhorn battery energy storage system (BESS) to service by 1 June.